Photos by Knox VestalEditor’s note: *The source’s name has been changed to ‘Jane Doe’ to protect the individual’s privacy.Love isn’t supposed to hurt. Love is the comfort of being seen, valued, accepted and uplifted for who you are — all without having to sacrifice pieces of yourself in the process.For survivors of domestic abuse, their … [Read more...] about Revival from Abuse: Love That Scars
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Erosion to Renewal: A Lifetime Spent Protecting the Pacific
Malibu is constantly changing under the effects of natural disasters and harsh weather. A recent swell caused by El Niño and a Kelvin wave caused flooding at Zuma Beach on Oct. 12. Photos by Amanda MonahanGriffin Barrett has spent his entire life in Malibu waters.Living in nearby Studio City until he was 10, Barrett spent every weekend surfing in Malibu. After moving to … [Read more...] about Erosion to Renewal: A Lifetime Spent Protecting the Pacific
Test Your Capacity for Optimism: Revival Through Redemption
Pepperdine Graphic Media Adviser Elizabeth Smith (far left) found freedom through words. By sharing her story, Smith explores how she found revival through redemption, the transformative power of hope and how it can inspire others to find purpose, embrace change and strive for a brighter future.When I think of work, I think of words.I have been writing all kinds of words as a … [Read more...] about Test Your Capacity for Optimism: Revival Through Redemption
The Strength to Start Again: Revival Through Recovery
Timothy Fife (top right) featured playing baseball, a passion that is shaping his future as he pursues a career in coaching. As Special Edition Editor Nina Fife's older brother, Timothy Fife wrote about his own experience finding revival through recovery.Growing up, my parents put my siblings and I into sports or different youth leadership programs. Whether it was swim lessons … [Read more...] about The Strength to Start Again: Revival Through Recovery
A Revival of Spirit: How Gen Z is Rediscovering Christianity
Photos by Olivia SchneiderSenior Zayd Salahieh was raised in a multi-faith household, but Islam shaped his early spiritual life. His father's Syrian and Turkish family lived within five minutes of his home, and their faith was his foundation. He fasted through two Ramadans and knew the prayers by heart.Raised Muslim, Salahieh found his way to Christianity after a campus … [Read more...] about A Revival of Spirit: How Gen Z is Rediscovering Christianity